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Are there going to be federal ministers for health and education? I know as per 18th amendment it's the duty of provinces to provide these. Another issue is even if PTI form federal government they may not form provincial governments in Punjab and Sindh and hence cannot "perform" as per their liking.

I think once PTI implement their local government policy, the role of the provincial government will become limited. Development funds will be channelled directly to the local governments rather than to the MNAs and MPAs. PTI can achieve a lot through that, though they likely won't be able to completely implement their healthcare and education policies without winning provincial government.

“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” ― Imran Khan

True it's still hard to have a shot at CMship of Punjab for PTI but at least Ch Nisar had more chances of becoming CM Punjab if he joins PTI because there is no way in hell House of Sharif will allow him to be CM under their part umbrella.

A data collected from 2005-2015 when PTI was in power for just 1.5 years comparing it with nooras punjab where they were ruling from 30 years. Come up with the report from 2013 to 2018 and see your face in mirror than.

A data collected from 2005-2015 when PTI was in power for just 1.5 years comparing it with nooras punjab where they were ruling from 30 years. Come up with the report from 2013 to 2018 and see your face in mirror than.

This is the first time i saw even some commercial liberals telling off PMLN whattsapp journalists group for spreading fake propaganda against KPK government.

When PTI took over in 2013, KPK had seen worst terrorist attacks in our history and these duffers are comparing 1.5 year of KPK performance with their 7 years. Even then when you observe the trend 2013 onwards, PTI was ahead of other provinces but they are comparing 10 years performance which is completely insane.

There have been other reports highlighting great work KPK has done but no one ever focused on that, maybe PTI needs to improve it's media management and hire some journalists like PMLN does.

This is the first time i saw even some commercial liberals telling off PMLN whattsapp journalists group for spreading fake propaganda against KPK government.

When PTI took over in 2013, KPK had seen worst terrorist attacks in our history and these duffers are comparing 1.5 year of KPK performance with their 7 years. Even then when you observe the trend 2013 onwards, PTI was ahead of other provinces but they are comparing 10 years performance which is completely insane.

There have been other reports highlighting great work KPK has done but no one ever focused on that, maybe PTI needs to improve it's media management and hire some journalists like PMLN does.

One can understand the frustration of nooras and their paid media because it was really hard for them to digest alif aelaan recent survey (liberals are known to support them).

Arbab Shehzad was already been doing work on election campaign. He is a retired bureaucrat if i am not wrong.

But who is Taimur Jhagra?

Arbab Shehzad is a wonder bureaucrat and an ex chief sec of KP. Taimur Jhagra worked for McKinsey and Company, he has more than a decade of experience working with the governments and multinationals organization across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. Moved back to Pakistan recently and become part of PTI team and played a major role in policy making. He is the grandson of our ex president Ishaq Khan and nephew of Iftikhar Khan Jhagra.

Looks like Sohail Kamrial didn't even applied for party ticket from Attock. So most likely it's Amin getting ticket from NA-55 (both Amin and Major applied there) and Major Tahir or his son Zain (current MNA) getting ticket from NA-56 (both father and son applied). Major Tahir also applied for a MPA ticket.

Yes i always knew this was never going to happen, firstly there is no will from government and to be fair it is extremely difficult to make it secure for people voting from all around the world.

Originally Posted by Strike!

So many other countries allow it, it could have been done. Postal ballot could have been used.

Postal ballot or voting at an embassy would be so much better and more secure than online voting. Secondly, to end the complication of having different ballots for each seat, they can just add 7 extra seats for overseas voters. Something like 4 from Asia, 2 from Europe, 1 from America + Africa + Oceania.

That way, overseas Pakistanis would have actual representation in the National Assembly.

“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” ― Imran Khan

Honestly, I think the impact overseas voting would make on PTI's chances is over stated. There are 104 million Pakistanis registered to vote, and only about 50% actually vote, so that's 52 million.

Officially there are about 9 million overseas Pakistanis including kids, and also Pakistanis who have no connection with Pakistan anymore but just write Pakistani as their ethnicity on their census form. So let's say about 3 million of those 9 million are eligible to vote, and for argument's sake, let's say all of them end up voting.

Now we need to consider that overseas Pakistanis include all those Pakistanis living in the Arab Gulf, they make up about 3 million of all overseas Pakistanis, or 1 million of all the overseas voters. A large amount of them are labourers, many from small places in Pakistan which are traditionally PML-N and PPP strongholds. So this would mean that a decent amount of overseas votes may not even be for PTI, but let's just say, for the sake of this argument, every single overseas Pakistani votes for PTI. That would be 3 million votes dispersed in an overall number of 55 million votes.

Being extremely generous, it would mean an average 10,000-15,000 extra votes for PTI on the average sized seat. But of course, we need to factor in that it is extremely unlikely that all 3 million overseas voters would end up turning up to vote, and it is really unlikely that all those votes would be for PTI. So realistically speaking, PTI would probably end up with 4,000 - 6,000 extra votes on the average sized seat. It would probably be enough to make a decent impact of 6-7 NA seats, but definitely not enough to get PTI to a 2/3 majority.

“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” ― Imran Khan

PPP’s Qamar Zaman Kaira Expected To Join PTI

According to a report published in a local newspaper, the PPP leader and former Information Minister has made preparations to join PTI. He has met former lawmakers who have recently joined PTI and minister Nazir Gondal in this regard as they were active members of PPP. These PPP leaders were of the view that they are not being given the respect and importance in the party that they deserve.

Kaira has also reportedly consulted other MPAs and active members of his area who suggested him to join PTI.

However, the former and key members of PTI from his constituency strongly oppose his joining in the PTI. They have told their senior leadership that if Kaira is included in the party while ignoring them, they will either join Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) or Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PMLQ).

The PMLQ leadership has also given a message to PTI to not include Qamar Zaman Kaira and Tanvir Ashraf Kaira in the party as they do not have a good impression in the constituency. They served personal interests instead of serving the people while they were in power. This has disappointed the locals. Their political chapter has also been closed like PMLN’s.

Earlier, Babar Awan, Firdous Ashiq Awan and Nadeem Afzal Chan from PPP had joined the PTI.

And here comes the drop scene for millionth time, Maryam's media cell fooled a few but this was always on the cards after it was clear that report is irrelevant and cant be used to compare:

I stand corrected , lead author for the UN report on Prov Govts performance in Pakistan has clarified that assessed period was 2005-2015. This isn’t current! hence conclusion Punjab 1st KP 3rd attributed to UNDP not correct

And here comes the drop scene for millionth time, Maryam's media cell fooled a few but this was always on the cards after it was clear that report is irrelevant and cant be used to compare:

I stand corrected , lead author for the UN report on Prov Govts performance in Pakistan has clarified that assessed period was 2005-2015. This isn’t current! hence conclusion Punjab 1st KP 3rd attributed to UNDP not correct

Urdupoint is a very well known old site but their news are not that accurate mostly based on rumors only with no credible sources and if i remember correctly just a few weeks ago Kaira said dont insult me by saying i am joining PTI or something like that i dont remember his exact words. If PTI is doing seat adjustment with PMLQ in Gujrat (they had a meeting 2 days ago) than i see no reason of Kaira joining PTI

True. How many tickets do you think PTI would be willing to give these electables?

From what i have heard Electibility is third most important after loyalty and character. For example, if party loyalist only got 20-30% of votes winning candidate got in 2013 then unfortunately they will miss out but if they were at least competitive then they will be preferred over electables.

I am sure all these sitting MNAs especially who won as Independents will definitely get tickets especially in rural areas.

And here comes the drop scene for millionth time, Maryam's media cell fooled a few but this was always on the cards after it was clear that report is irrelevant and cant be used to compare:

I stand corrected , lead author for the UN report on Prov Govts performance in Pakistan has clarified that assessed period was 2005-2015. This isn’t current! hence conclusion Punjab 1st KP 3rd attributed to UNDP not correct

Urdupoint is a very well known old site but their news are not that accurate mostly based on rumors only with no credible sources and if i remember correctly just a few weeks ago Kaira said dont insult me by saying i am joining PTI or something like that i dont remember his exact words. If PTI is doing seat adjustment with PMLQ in Gujrat (they had a meeting 2 days ago) than i see no reason of Kaira joining PTI

Just listening to Fawad Ch's press conference now, he has said that PTI will compete alone, and will not be making any alliances with PML-Q.

“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” ― Imran Khan

From what i have heard Electibility is third most important after loyalty and character. For example, if party loyalist only got 20-30% of votes winning candidate got in 2013 then unfortunately they will miss out but if they were at least competitive then they will be preferred over electables.

I am sure all these sitting MNAs especially who won as Independents will definitely get tickets especially in rural areas.

That seems like the logical thing to do. I think someone who got 35%+ last time around should be seriously considered. I would rather see ideological and old PTI workers in the assemblies rather than electables.

“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” ― Imran Khan

As you are the chief Noora propagandist on the forum now, when is the apology for the blatant lies you posted earlier coming. Dont disappear like Ishaq Dar and claim that you have lost your memory, dont blame it on the children. Lets hear the apology.

Quite dumb imo... world over the elections are held on a weekend so that the disruption to daily life is minimal and it gives the majority of the people the best chance to go and vote. If elections are held on a weekday a public holiday would have to be given

Quite dumb imo... world over the elections are held on a weekend so that the disruption to daily life is minimal and it gives the majority of the people the best chance to go and vote. If elections are held on a weekday a public holiday would have to be given

First batch of tickets to be announced before 31st May according to Fawad Ch.

He has also completely rejected the idea of an alliance with PML-Q or any other party. Note that he specifically mentioned PML-Q.

If I remember correctly you predicted around 80-90 seats for PTI before all these inclusions happened... do you think now that all these electables are joining will PTI be able to get around 120 seats?

Urdupoint is a very well known old site but their news are not that accurate mostly based on rumors only with no credible sources and if i remember correctly just a few weeks ago Kaira said dont insult me by saying i am joining PTI or something like that i dont remember his exact words. If PTI is doing seat adjustment with PMLQ in Gujrat (they had a meeting 2 days ago) than i see no reason of Kaira joining PTI

Wasn't the Urdupoint the same garbage news paper that spread the rumour that IK's wife has left him and gone home?